Derry Death Notices - Sunday, August 31, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Pat Bradley, 2 Mount Court Coleraine, (Formerly of Sixtowns, Draperstown)

• Joseph Leppard, Killea  Co Donegal (Formerly of Derry)

• Anne Shannon (née McCool), Derry

• Corey Wilson (Dungiven), 3 Bushfield Mill, Park

Pat Bradley, 2 Mount Court Coleraine, (Formerly of Sixtowns, Draperstown)

The death has occurred of the late Pat Bradley, August 30 2025, (peacefully) at hospital, late of 2 Mount Court, Coleraine (formerly Sixtowns, Draperstown), dearly beloved husband of the late Rosemary, dear stepfather of Mark, beloved son of the late Jamie and Mary Bradley and much loved brother of Joe, Dympna, Carmel, Terry, Brenda and the late Emmett and Gerard. Thanksgiving service in Mountsandel Christian Fellowship, The Sandel Centre, Coleraine on Tuesday at 1.30pm following a private family burial. House Private. Family Flowers only please. Deeply regretted by his family and entire family circle.

Joseph Leppard, Killea  Co Donegal (Formerly of Derry)

The death has taken place of Joseph Leppard, passed peacefully on August 29 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Living in Killea Co. Donegal, originally from Melmore Gardens, Creggan, Derry. Much loved father of Orla, Caoimhe and Cillian. Sorely missed by Annette, son-in-law Michael, Yue and Pádhraic, his beloved grandchildren Ruairi and Tadhg and much loved brother and uncle. Reposing at his home in Killea, Co. Donegal on Sunday from 3.00pm – 7.00pm. Funeral will take place on Monday, September 1 at 10:00am in St. Eugene’s Cathedral, followed by burial at Derry City Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the funeral mass will be live streamed at the webstream link: https://www.churchservices.tv/derrysteugenes

Anne Shannon (née McCool), Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Anne Shannon (née McCool), passed away peacefully in the presence of her two daughters, Lisa and Kelly, and her son-in-law Declan. Anne will be sadly missed by her husband, Eddie, her daughters, Lisa and Kelly, their husbands Declan and Paul, and her grandson Eoin. Anne will also be sadly missed by her family in Derry - Mary, Betty, Liam, Jim, Cathy and Patricia. A Month's Mind Mass will be celebrated in Anne's memory on Tuesday, September 2 at 7.30pm in the Long Tower Chapel, followed by tea and sandwiches in the "Wee Nuns Cafe". All who knew Anne are kindly invited to attend.

Corey Wilson (Dungiven), 3 Bushfield Mill, Park

The death has occurred of the late Corey Watson (Dungiven), August 30 2025, peacefully at home in the loving care of his family. Corey, aged 11 years old, darling son to Katrina and his foster mum Leanne, and beloved grandson of the late Raymond. May they rest in peace. 3 Bushfield Mill, Park, BT47 4UQ. Corey's remains will repose at his foster mums home. Removal on Tuesday from his mum Katrina's home 76 Ard-na-Smoll, Dungiven at 10.30am to St Patrick's Church for 11.00am Requiem Mass, burial afterwards in the adjoining graveyard. Suffer the little children to come unto me for there's is the kingdom of heaven. Very deeply regrated by his sorrowing Mum, Foster Mum, brother Darragh, sisters Alisha and Michaela, grandmother Nanna Dolly and Nanny Lilly, grandfather Donal, uncles, aunts and the entire family circle. Corey's funeral Mass can be viewed online at www.dungivenparish.com. Any further enquires to Martin Kelly Funeral Director's (02837 510600).